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I have seen multiple times and been told that Ultimate Compound would be better to start with rather than using 105 because it is more forgiving to new people, which I am. My question is how does one determine if they are ready to go to more complicated or finiky products like 105? If I am new...

Yeah I saw that cool trick, which workds for me since I dont have air. That is awesome, mine is grey and very dull and faded with minor scratches so I am super excited to do a 50/50

It is an Xa, so much smaller area to work on. It is 12 years old and it is pretty thrashed. I am just using it pretty much as a starter point. I have many many many rock chips in my paint from driving all over to the Navy. It was my first car, I plan to treat the next one better lol

Lets say my wife wil kill me if I spend that much right away, can I get away with one pad each for my very small Scion Xa at first and order more later?

Awesome thank you! What is IIRC? Also would you suggest the thinpros for 5.5 inch pads as well, or another recommendation there? Since this is my first time compounding my car should I start with the orange and move to the grey if needed? I know your not supposed to put very much pressure so...

Would you suggest a 3 inch pad for the 3 inch backing plate, or 3.5? I need a tiny pad for those tough to get spots like the trim and such. Looking to do this as right as I can the first time.

AH Folex, it can get anything out

I finally have to ask for some clarification about these things, as it can be very confusing. Can I get a 6 inch porter cable and put different sized backing plates on it? What is the smallest pad you would put on a 6 inch backing plate? 5.5? Do you have to buy an expensive 3 inch DA or could I...

So you just use this to wash the car and it just cleans and clays at the same time?

Can I get a link? That sounds interesting, would love to check it out.

What on earth do you use on the windows? They looks brand spanking new.

What did you use on the outside mirrors? And what on earth did you use on the seats, they look awesome.

What new fandangled device do you use now?

I am "please let payday come closer" lol so I will just break off a half palm sized piece and work from there.

When you say a 5 inch backing plate does that mean you used 5 inch pads or 4.5 inch? Also what sized pads for the porter cable? Trying to figure out how to match pads with backing plates for the DA systems as I am new :) also did not know the PC could take a 3 inch backing plate, that is...

I am slowly gathering supplies to do a full mutli-step process on my 2006 Scion, and I had a question about clay kits. When claying the car do you just use one whole bar and keep folding it in, or do you break off a piece and flatten that piece out? Thanks so much. Wanna get the most out of the...

I think my hesitation comes from all the different things that you can run into on cars. I have a lot of friends that have put wraps on their cars and clear bras, not to mention my friend who has a matte black car. I feel like you have to have a dozen different soaps, detailers, waxes, and...

Does anyone run a business that uses their customers water? Is it awkward to ask for that, or do people just kind of assume that is how it will go? I would figure that the common person would not know that detailers can haul large amounts of water. Speaking of which, if you do provide the water...

Does anyone use over the counter products for their nicer cars or for their business? I know Adam Polishes, Griots, and Chemical Guys put out really great products, but does anyone just use Meguiars Gold class wax or detailing sprays? Often I find that the Meguiars performs really great for me...

I am sorry for posting such a simple question, but I cannot find any references anywhere on this topic. I think the issue is that I am not asking the question in the right manner, but here it goes. When it comes to compounding and polishing how long do you keep the machine moving before you wipe...